The Domaine de Champal of Rhône septentrional of Rhone Valley

Domaine de Champal
The winery offers 11 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.5.
It is ranked in the top 627 of the estates of Rhone Valley.
It is located in Rhône septentrional in the region of Rhone Valley

The Domaine de Champal is one of the best wineries to follow in Rhône septentrional.. It offers 11 wines for sale in of Rhône septentrional to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine de Champal wines

Looking for the best Domaine de Champal wines in Rhône septentrional among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine de Champal wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Domaine de Champal wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Domaine de Champal

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine de Champal

How Domaine de Champal wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of steamed pork chops, pasta with tuna and cream or pizza with peppers and spicy chicken.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine de Champal

  • 2012With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.65/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.42/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine de Champal.

  • Viognier
  • Roussanne
  • Marsanne

Discovering the wine region of Rhône septentrional

Côtes du Rhône is a regional appellation in the Rhône Valley in eastern France. It applies to red, rosé and white wines, and includes more than 170 villages. The area follows the course of the Rhône southward for 125 miles (200 km) from Saint-Cyr-sur-le-Rhône to Avignon. A small portion of the wines in the appellation are white wines.

However, the classic Côtes du Rhône wine is a blend of Fruity, medium-weight reds made from Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. The Côtes du Rhône appellation was introduced in November 1937. Its purpose was to give a general title to good quality Rhone wines from the lesser known and less prestigious wine producing areas of the valley. Côtes du Rhône The landscape of the Côtes du Rhône.

The top red wines of Domaine de Champal

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine de Champal

How Domaine de Champal wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef luc lake, mouse of lamb with honey and thyme or rabbit legs with fresh cream.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine de Champal

On the nose the red wine of Domaine de Champal. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine de Champal. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine de Champal

  • 2018With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.57/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.56/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine de Champal.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre

Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine de Champal

Planning a wine route in the of Rhône septentrional? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine de Champal.

Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

News about Domaine de Champal and wines from the region

Walls: top northern Rhône whites under £30

Find Matt Walls’ 22 top-value northern Rhône whites below, and look out for his top 52 northern Rhône reds under £30 which will be published on 11th October. The northern Rhône produces just 5% of the total volume made in the broader Rhône Valley growing area. As demand for these wines increases, it’s not surprising to see prices ticking up. But it’s still possible to find some excellent wines retailing under £30 a bottle in the UK. Scroll down for tasting notes and scores for 22 great val ...

Guigal acquires Tavel rosé estate Château d’Aqueria

Guigal has acquired Château d’Aqueria for an undisclosed fee in a deal that adds to a sense of fresh dynamism in the historic vineyards of Tavel, a rosé-only appellation that lies on the west bank of the Rhône river in southern France. Marcel Guigal, son of Guigal domaine founder Etienne, said, ‘Our family is delighted to join the Tavel appellation and to participate in the promotion of this great gastronomic rosé.’ Château d’Aqueria. Photo credit: Courtesy of E. Guigal. The purchase puts ...

Château Latour owner Artémis invests in Champagne Jacquesson

Artémis Domaines has taken a minority stake in the capital of Jacquesson in Champagne, the groups said in a statement this week. Financial details weren’t disclosed. The partnership marks a new departure for Artémis, owned by the Pinault family. Alongside Château Latour, the group’s portfolio already includes Eisele Vineyard estate in Napa Valley, Clos de Tart in Burgundy and Château-Grillet in the Rhône. Maison Jacquesson traces its history back to 1798 and has been owned by the Chiquet family ...

The word of the wine: Tranquil (wine)

Refers to a non-sparkling wine.